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Parmesan Bowls with Creamy Tomato Pasta
Instructions
1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
2
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan into a circle for each bowl. Bake for 7–10 minutes until edges are golden.
3
Remove Parmesan from oven and immediately drape each round over an inverted small bowl to form a bowl shape. Let cool and harden.
4
In a pan, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
5
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
6
Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley.
7
Add cooked pasta, grated Parmesan, and a splash of reserved pasta water. Stir to coat evenly. Add more water if needed for consistency.
8
Spoon pasta into the Parmesan bowls and top with extra Parmesan. Serve immediately.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Master the Parmesan Bowl Shape 🥣Use a heat-safe bowl or ramekin as a mold while the Parmesan is still warm and pliable—work quickly before it hardens, and lightly oil the outside of the mold for easy removal.
- Bloom Tomato Paste in Fat 🍅Cook tomato paste in butter and olive oil for 2-3 minutes before adding other ingredients to develop deeper, caramelized flavors and reduce any metallic taste.
- Use Pasta Water as Liquid Gold 💧Reserve starchy pasta water and add it gradually to your cream sauce to achieve the perfect silky consistency while helping the sauce cling beautifully to the pasta.
- Layer Your Parmesan Strategically 🧀Mix grated Parmesan into the sauce and finish with shredded Parmesan on top to create complex cheese flavor—grated melts smoothly into sauce while shredded adds textural contrast.
- Temper Your Cream Carefully 🔥Add heavy cream to the warm tomato mixture slowly while stirring constantly to prevent curdling, and keep heat at medium or lower once cream is incorporated.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low Sugar
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